A feature in the vehicle seat that allows the driver or passenger to increase the pressure in the back of the seat to provide more comfort.

Multi-function Steering Wheel

A steering wheel with controls to operate the music system, temperature and other functions.

Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Autonomous Parking

-

Navigation System

Foldable Rear Seat

Bench Folding

Smart Access Card Entry

Engine Start/Stop Button

Drive Modes

-

Glove Box Cooling

Bottle Holder

Voice Control

Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles

USB Charger

-

Steering Mounted Tripmeter

-

Central Console Armrest

-

Tailgate Ajar

-

Gear Shift Indicator

-

Rear Curtain

-

Luggage Hook & Net

-

Battery Saver

-

Lane Change Indicator

-

Additional Features

-

Interior

Air Conditioner

Heater

Adjustable Steering Column

Tachometer

A device used to indicate the speed of engine in RPM (revolutions per minute). It helps the driver to know the optimum rpm for changing gears on manual transmissions. Also called a "rev counter".

Electronic Multi-Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Fabric Upholstery

Leather Steering Wheel

Lighting

-

Glove Compartment

Digital Clock

Outside Temperature Display

Cigarette Lighter

Digital Odometer

Electric Adjustable Seats

Folding Table in The Rear

Driving Experience Control Eco

Height Adjustable Driving Seat

Dual Tone Dashboard

-

Ventilated Seats

-

Additional Features

-

Exterior

Adjustable Headlights

Fog Lights - Front

Fog Lights - Rear

Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror

Manually Adjustable Ext. Rear View Mirror

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror

Heated Wing Mirror

-

Rain Sensing Wiper

Rear Window Wiper

Rear Window Washer

Rear Window Defogger

Wheel Covers

Alloy Wheels

Power Antenna

t is a radio antenna which automatically moves up and down whenever the radio is turned on or off.

Tinted Glass

Rear Spoiler

A device mounted usually at the rear of an automobile to reduce lift (rear vehicle rise) and instability at high speeds. Spoilers are often fitted to sports cars. They are effective only at high speeds, but frequently used for the sake of appearance.

Removable/Convertible Top

Roof Carrier

Sun Roof

A panel of metal, plastic or tinted glass in the roof of a car which may be tilted or slid open, either manually or electrically, or removed, to provide extra light and/or ventilation.

Moon Roof

A moon roof is a glass panel which may be tilted or slid open, either manually or electrically, to provide ventilation and light even when it is closed.

Side Stepper

Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators

Integrated Antenna

Chrome Grille

Chrome Garnish

Smoke Headlamps

Roof Rail

Lighting's

-

Trunk Opener

-

Additional Features

-

Entertainment

Cassette Player

CD Player

CD Changer

DVD Player

FM/AM/Radio

Audio System Remote Control

Speakers Front

Speakers Rear

Integrated 2DIN Audio

Bluetooth Connectivity

USB & Auxiliary input

Touch Screen

Internal Storage

-

No of Speakers

-

Rear Entertainment System

-

Connectivity

-

Additional Features

-

Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System

Sudden braking at high speeds can cause the brakes to lock up and the car to skid. The electronic sensors in the Anti Lock braking System rapidly pressurize and depressurize the brakes, thus stopping them from locking up.

EBD

EBD

Central Locking

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock

-

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

-

Brake Assist

Brake Assist (BA) is a technology that recognizes the drivers intent to make a sudden stop by monitoring the rate of braking and initiates full braking within a fraction of a second, reducing the vehicles stopping distance by as much as 20%.

Power Door Locks

Child Safety Locks

Anti-Theft Alarm

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

-

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag-Front

Side Airbag-Rear

Knee Airbags

-

Day & Night Rear View Mirror

A mirror with two reflecting surfaces- the high reflecting surface for the day and the low reflecting surface that dims the glare of vehicles behind at night.

Head-Up Display

-

Passenger Side Rear View Mirror

Xenon Headlamps

Headlamps using halogen gases in them that burn to give more light than usual headlamps.

Halogen Headlamps

Using the Gas Discharge principle, they create an arc of light between two elctrodes in a glass tube filled with metal salts and inert gases to give two to three times more light with only half energy consumption and a more variable headlamp design.

Rear Seat Belts

Seat Belt Warning

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelt

-

Door Ajar Warning

Side Impact Beams

A metal bar along the sides of a vehicle to provide additional protection in case of a side collision or roll over.

Front Impact Beams

A beam in the front of a car to provide protection incase of a collision.

Traction Control

It is a device that applies brakes at drive wheels and reduces engine torque to help reduce wheel spin during acceleration. It works at all ranges of speeds, whether you are accelerating after a stop or passing on the highway.

Adjustable Seats

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

-

Keyless Entry

A system which allows you to lock and unlock your vehicle doors and trunk without using a key. It operates by punching a code into the keypad located at the driver door.

Tyre Pressure Monitor

Vehicle Stability Control System

Hill Descent Control

-

Hill Assist

-

Engine Immobilizer

Crash Sensor

Blind Spot Monitor

-

Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank

Engine Check Warning

Automatic Headlamps

Clutch Lock

Advance Safety Features

-

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Rear Camera

360 View Camera

-

Anti-Theft Device

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Mahindra Bolero SLE BSIII Specifications

Engine

Engine Type

The number of cylinders that make up the engine and the way they are arranged within it. The common forms of arrangement are In-Line, V-Type and Flat engines.

M2DiCR Diesel Engine

Engine Description

2.5-litre 62.1bhp 8V M2DiCR Diesel Engine

Engine Displacement(cc)

The maximum amount of fuel that the engine can burn in one complete cycle of all the cylinders together.

2523

No. of Cylinders

4

Maximum Power

The amount of work the engine can do over a period of time. It is measured in Horsepower. One Horsepower is equal to the energy needed to lift 550 pounds at a height of one foot for one second. 1 PS=1.01387 bhp

62.1bhp@3200rpm

Maximum Torque

The maximum power output the engine can produce over a particular range of speed.

195Nm@1400-2200rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

2

Valve Configuration

The system of valves that lets the fuel charges in and lets the exhaust gases out.

SOHC

Fuel Supply System

The system that delivers fuel to the engine as per its needs.

CRDi

Bore x Stroke

Diameter of the piston STROKE- distance the piston moves from top to bottom.

-

Compression Ratio

Ratio of the volume of cylinder when the piston is at the bottom of its rotation (X), to the volume of the cylinder when it is at the top of its rotation (Y). Mathematically it is expressed as X/Y: 1. It is used to measure performance of the engine.

-

Turbo Charger

A compressor used in engine to increase its power output by increasing the mass of air and fuel entering the engine. They offer a considerable increase in engine power with only a slight increase in weight. Turbochargers work better on Diesel engines.

Yes

Super Charger

A compressor used to pump fuel-air mixture under pressure into the engine to improve its efficiency and thus increase its output power.

No

Transmission

Transmission Type

The mechanism by which power is transmitted from the engine to the wheels.Transmission type could be Manual,Automatic, Continuously Variable Transmission, or Semi-Automatic.

Manual

Gear box

5 Speed

Drive Type

This refers to the wheel(s) that are driven by the entire moving part of the car Engine, clutch, transmission, driveshaft, differential, axles, etc.

FWD

Overdrive

A device used to reduce the power required to maintain driving speed in a specific range thus helping the vehicle reduce fuel consumption, engine noise and engine wear.

-

Synchronizers

-

Clutch Type

Hydraulic

Suspension system

Front Suspension

The system of springs, shockers, joints, etc., that connect the vehicle to its wheels. The suspension system helps absorb the shock of bumps on the road and keep the wheels in constant contact with the road, thereby improving control and traction.

Indpendent With Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar

Rear Suspension

The system of springs, shockers, joints, etc., that connect the vehicle to its wheels. The suspension system helps absorb the shock of bumps on the road and keep the wheels in constant contact with the road, thereby improving control and traction.

Elliptical Leaf Springs

ShockAbsorbers Type

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Steering

Steering Type

Steering type implies how the collection of rod,levers etc. connected to the front wheels of a vehicle, make the vehicle turn in the direction desired by the driver. It is either manually done or power driven.

Power

Steering Column

-

Steering Gear Type

The mechanism by which the rotary motion of the steering wheel is converted to straight line motion required to move a car.

-

Turning Radius (wheel base)

The diameter of the circle created by the outer front wheel when the vehicle takes a full turn. The lower the Turning Radius the lesser the space the car requires to make a turn.

5.8 meters

Brake system

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Performance

Top Speed

117 Kmph

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

30.3 Seconds

Drag Coefficient

It is a number that defines the air resistance on the forward movement of the vehicle. The lower the coefficient the smoother is the movement of the car at high speeds.

User Review of Mahindra Bolero SLE BSIII

The Bolero is one of the top-selling Mahindra cars in India this a good looking and officially car it's better than its predecessor. Handling and drivability are impressive. Ride is bumpy on rough roads.
it gets a new honeycomb shaped mesh and grille, re-designed bumper with integrated fog lamps and new large headlamps.
There are many reasons for being called so among which primarily Mahindra enjoys a superb brand connect across all segments
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Dimensions of Mahindra Bolero SLE BSIII

Front tread is the distance between the center of the left front wheel and the center of the right front wheel.

-

Rear Tread

Rear tread is the distance between the center of the left rear wheel and the center of the right rear wheel.

-

Kerb Weight

-

Gross Weight

Gross weight is the total weight of an automobile when fully loaded with passengers and/or cargo. The difference between Gross Weight and Kerb Weight is the total passenger and cargo weight capacity of the vehicle. It is also called Laden Weight.

-

INTERIOR dimension

Front Headroom

-

Front Legroom

-

Rear Headroom

-

Rear Legroom

-

Mahindra Bolero SLE BSIII review

Mahindra Bolero a classy SUV model, which turned out to be a best-selling SUV for the Indian automaker. This vehicle comes in several variants among which, Mahindra Bolero SLE BSIII is the mid range trim. This vehicle is powered by a 2.5-litre diesel motor that complies with Bharat Stage III emission norms. It produces a maximum power of about 62.1bhp that results in a pounding torque output of 195Nm. This variant comes with standard set of comfort features like HVAC unit, power steering and middle row center armrest. However, the company has given it a first-in-segment fully digital display featuring several driver information functions, which further gives a aristocratic look to the cabin. In terms of safety aspects, this vehicle's body is fitted with high strength bumpers, which absorbs kinetic energy caused in case of a collision. This SUV has contemporary interior design and masculine exterior structure, which makes it a preferable choice for SUV enthusiasts. It's insides are quite spacious with excellent head and shoulder space, which can provide seating for at least seven passengers. This vehicle competes with the likes of Tata Sumo Gold in Indian automobile market. At present, the manufacturer is offering this vehicle in five exterior paint options including Diamond White, Java Brown, Toreador Red and Fiery Black.

Exteriors:

As said above, it is a classy looking SUV, which is equipped with numerous masculine features. To start with its rear, it has a boxy body structure that is equipped with a tailgate accompanied by large windscreen. It is further equipped with a spare wheel, which has a stylish wheel cover with body colored inserts. The rear bumper looks a little outdated, but is strong, which provides additional safety to the rear. The rear profile also has a clear lens taillight cluster, which is powered by a high intensity third brake light along with turn indicators and courtesy lights. Its side profile has a bit of old-fashioned look, but is fitted with masculine features, which gives a powerful look to the sides. Its door handles as well as pillars are in body color, while the external wing mirrors are treated in black. This vehicle has distinctly structured wheel arches, which are paired with a set of 15-inch steel wheels along with covers . These conventional rims are further covered with terrain capable radial tyres of size 215/75 R15. Coming to the front, this vehicle has been fitted with large hawk-eye shaped headlight cluster that gives a swanky look to the front. In the center, it has a metallic radiator grille with honey-comb mesh and is further decorated with company's logo. Its body colored bumper is massive that has a set of fog lamps along with an air dam.

Interiors:

The internal cabin of this Mahindra Bolero SLE BSIII trim is made with dual tone beige color scheme. It is further embellished with wooden inserts, especially on central console and on AC vents, which gives an opulent look to the cabin. The dashboard has been fitted with a set of aspects that include storage boxes, AC unit and grab handle for front passenger. The seats are integrated with head restraints and are covered with vinyl/fabric upholstery. Furthermore, the middle row seats have center armrest covered with vinyl upholstery, which makes it quite comfortable for occupants. This vehicle comes with a decent cabin space as it is built on a large wheelbase of 2680mm and with a width of 1745mm. The classy appeal of interiors are further augmented by digital screen equipped to the dashboard that plays an active role of an instrument cluster. It comes incorporated with several notification aspects like vehicle speed, fuel levels, date with time, tachometer and other such aspects.

Engine and Performance:

This vehicle is equipped with a 2.5-litre, m2DiCR diesel engine that displaces 2523cc and complies with Bharat Stage III emission norms. It comprises of 4-cylinders and eight valves that receives fuel through a common rail injection system. This power plant can produce a peak power of about 62.1bhp at 3200rpm that helps in developing a commanding torque output of 195Nm in the range of 1400 to 2200rpm. This motor is paired with a five speed manual gearbox that distributes the torque output to the front wheels. This vehicle can deliver a mileage in the range of 12.4 to 15.96 Kmpl depending upon the road conditions.

Braking and Handling:

This vehicle comes with a proficient braking mechanism in the form of front disc brakes and rear drum brakes, which offers precise stopping of vehicle. Its front axle is fitted with a independent strut system in combination with coil springs and anti roll bars. While the rear axle is mated with elliptical leaf springs, which keeps the vehicle stable on any road conditions. As far as the steering is concerned, this SUV is integrated with a power assisted steering that supports a minimum turning radius of 5.3 meters, which makes it quite simpler to handle.

Comfort Features:

This Mahindra Bolero SLE BSIII is the mid level variant, which is equipped with basic set of features. Its cabin is fitted with a manually operated air conditioning system including a heater, which keeps the interiors cool and pleasant. It also comes with a remote fuel lid opening facility , which further adds to the convenience. Furthermore, the company has incorporated power steering system, stylish ergonomic seats, center armrest for second row, grab handle in dashboard and an advanced digital display.

Safety Features:

The company has built this vehicle using high strength steel, which comprises of impact protection beams and strong bumpers. These aspects can protect the passenger inside by absorbing the impact caused in case of a collision. The manufacturer has also installed safety aspects like head restraints along with child safety locks , which safeguards the occupants inside. In addition to these, this vehicle is also incorporated with an advanced engine immobilizer device featuring encrypted key recognition system, which rejects any duplicate key and protects the vehicle.

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